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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 465 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 465 and 220.74 is: 304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 465 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/465 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 465 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 102,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,644.10/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.62

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