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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.95, 475.90 and 220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.95, 475.90 and 220.79 is: 304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.95 : 475.90 = 220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.95/475.90 = 220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.95x = 475.90 × 220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.95x = 105,074.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,074.60/344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.61

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