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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 560.90 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 560.90 and 220.42 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 560.90 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/560.90 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 560.90 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 123,633.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,633.58/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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