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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.92, 843.20 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.92, 843.20 and 220.16 is: 330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.92 : 843.20 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.92/843.20 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.92x = 843.20 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.92x = 185,638.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,638.91/561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.37

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