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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 465.15 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 465.15 and 220.72 is: 304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 465.15 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/465.15 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 465.15 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 102,667.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,667.91/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.65

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