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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 466.50 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 466.50 and 220.01 is: 303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 466.50 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/466.50 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 466.50 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 102,634.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,634.67/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.76

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