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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.27, 465.44 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.27, 465.44 and 220.83 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.27 : 465.44 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.27/465.44 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.27x = 465.44 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.27x = 102,782.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,782.01/337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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