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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.90, 475.89 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.90, 475.89 and 220.51 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.90 : 475.89 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.90/475.89 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.90x = 475.89 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.90x = 104,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,938.50/344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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