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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 475.60 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 475.60 and 220.20 is: 303.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 475.60 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/475.60 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 475.60 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 104,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,727.12/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.98

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