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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 475.31 and 220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 475.31 and 220.07 is: 303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 475.31 = 220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/475.31 = 220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 475.31 × 220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 104,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,603.21/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.67

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