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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 465.12 and 220.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 465.12 and 220.81 is: 304.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 465.12 = 220.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/465.12 = 220.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 465.12 × 220.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 102,703.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,703.15/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.76

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