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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 475.90 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 475.90 and 220.56 is: 304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 475.90 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/475.90 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 475.90 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 104,964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,964.50/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.35

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