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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.75, 475.98 and 220.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.75, 475.98 and 220.49 is: 304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.75 : 475.98 = 220.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.75/475.98 = 220.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.75x = 475.98 × 220.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.75x = 104,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,948.83/344.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.42

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