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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.70, 560.68 and 220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.70, 560.68 and 220.70 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.70 : 560.68 = 220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.70/560.68 = 220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.70x = 560.68 × 220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.70x = 123,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,742.08/374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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