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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.57, 475.47 and 220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.57, 475.47 and 220.01 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.57 : 475.47 = 220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.57/475.47 = 220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.57x = 475.47 × 220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.57x = 104,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,605.78/344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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