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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.88, 464.97 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.88, 464.97 and 220.38 is: 304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.88 : 464.97 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.88/464.97 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.88x = 464.97 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.88x = 102,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,470.09/336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.17

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