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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.40, 463.92 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.40, 463.92 and 220 is: 303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.40 : 463.92 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.40/463.92 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.40x = 463.92 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.40x = 102,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,062.40/336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.40

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