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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.74, 574.24 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.74, 574.24 and 220.56 is: 330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.74 : 574.24 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.74/574.24 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.74x = 574.24 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.74x = 126,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,654.37/382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.91

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