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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.88, 464.72 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.88, 464.72 and 220.24 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.88 : 464.72 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.88/464.72 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.88x = 464.72 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.88x = 102,349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,349.93/336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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