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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 565.04 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 565.04 and 220.48 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 565.04 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/565.04 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 565.04 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 124,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,580.02/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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