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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.96, 475.74 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.96, 475.74 and 220.62 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.96 : 475.74 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.96/475.74 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.96x = 475.74 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.96x = 104,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,957.76/344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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