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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.40, 574.56 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.40, 574.56 and 220.16 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.40 : 574.56 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.40/574.56 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.40x = 574.56 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.40x = 126,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,495.13/382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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