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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.58, 560.94 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.58, 560.94 and 220.11 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.58 : 560.94 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.58/560.94 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.58x = 560.94 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.58x = 123,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,468.50/374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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