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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.49, 475.23 and 220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.49, 475.23 and 220.29 is: 303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.49 : 475.23 = 220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.49/475.23 = 220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.49x = 475.23 × 220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.49x = 104,688.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,688.42/344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.89

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