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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 475.38 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 475.38 and 220.25 is: 303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 475.38 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/475.38 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 475.38 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 104,703.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,703.63/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.81

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