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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 470.76 and 221.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 470.76 and 221.62 is: 305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 470.76 = 221.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/470.76 = 221.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 470.76 × 221.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 104,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,330.03/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.83

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