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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.85, 475.69 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.85, 475.69 and 220.31 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.85 : 475.69 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.85/475.69 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.85x = 475.69 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.85x = 104,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,799.26/344.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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