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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 475.51 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 475.51 and 220.16 is: 303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 475.51 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/475.51 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 475.51 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 104,688.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,688.28/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.87

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