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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.10, 561.86 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.10, 561.86 and 220.56 is: 330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.10 : 561.86 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.10/561.86 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.10x = 561.86 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.10x = 123,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,923.84/375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.38

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