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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.44, 561.72 and 220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.44, 561.72 and 220.27 is: 330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.44 : 561.72 = 220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.44/561.72 = 220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.44x = 561.72 × 220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.44x = 123,730.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,730.06/374.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.44

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