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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.40, 464.40 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.40, 464.40 and 220.14 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.40 : 464.40 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.40/464.40 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.40x = 464.40 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.40x = 102,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,233.02/336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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