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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 475.83 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 475.83 and 220.38 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 475.83 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/475.83 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 475.83 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 104,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,863.42/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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