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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 475.65 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 475.65 and 220.23 is: 304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 475.65 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/475.65 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 475.65 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 104,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,752.40/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.05

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