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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.52, 562.09 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.52, 562.09 and 220.22 is: 330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.52 : 562.09 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.52/562.09 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.52x = 562.09 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.52x = 123,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,782.62/374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.51

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