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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.49, 561.47 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.49, 561.47 and 220.05 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.49 : 561.47 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.49/561.47 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.49x = 561.47 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.49x = 123,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,550.37/374.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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