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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 476.00 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 476.00 and 220.51 is: 304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 476.00 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/476.00 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 476.00 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 104,960.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,960.47/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.34

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