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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.66, 560.58 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.66, 560.58 and 220.64 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.66 : 560.58 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.66/560.58 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.66x = 560.58 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.66x = 123,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,683.57/374.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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