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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.92, 464.82 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.92, 464.82 and 220.52 is: 304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.92 : 464.82 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.92/464.82 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.92x = 464.82 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.92x = 102,502.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,502.11/336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.23

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