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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.60, 561.81 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.60, 561.81 and 220.83 is: 331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.60 : 561.81 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.60/561.81 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.60x = 561.81 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.60x = 124,064.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,064.50/374.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.20

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