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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.40, 463.96 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.40, 463.96 and 220.08 is: 303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.40 : 463.96 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.40/463.96 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.40x = 463.96 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.40x = 102,108.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,108.32/336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.53

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