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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.78, 475.86 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.78, 475.86 and 220.41 is: 304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.78 : 475.86 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.78/475.86 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.78x = 475.86 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.78x = 104,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,883.20/344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.21

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