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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 465.12 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 465.12 and 220.82 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 465.12 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/465.12 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 465.12 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 102,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,707.80/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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