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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.52, 464.34 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.52, 464.34 and 220.06 is: 303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.52 : 464.34 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.52/464.34 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.52x = 464.34 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.52x = 102,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,182.66/336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.65

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