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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.38, 561.04 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.38, 561.04 and 220.34 is: 330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.38 : 561.04 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.38/561.04 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.38x = 561.04 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.38x = 123,619.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,619.55/374.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.20

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