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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 475.96 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 475.96 and 220.68 is: 304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 475.96 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/475.96 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 475.96 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 105,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,034.85/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.45

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