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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.47, 475.21 and 220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.47, 475.21 and 220.07 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.47 : 475.21 = 220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.47/475.21 = 220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.47x = 475.21 × 220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.47x = 104,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,575.99/344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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