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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.80, 475.59 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.80, 475.59 and 220.42 is: 304.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.80 : 475.59 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.80/475.59 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.80x = 475.59 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.80x = 104,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,829.55/344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.03

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