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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.83, 475.79 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.83, 475.79 and 220.42 is: 304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.83 : 475.79 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.83/475.79 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.83x = 475.79 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.83x = 104,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,873.63/344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.13

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