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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 464.94 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 464.94 and 220.74 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 464.94 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/464.94 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 464.94 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 102,630.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,630.86/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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