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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 470.76 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 470.76 and 221.52 is: 305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 470.76 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/470.76 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 470.76 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 104,282.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,282.76/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.81

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