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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.32, 465.50 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.32, 465.50 and 220.88 is: 304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.32 : 465.50 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.32/465.50 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.32x = 465.50 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.32x = 102,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,816.21/337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.80

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