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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.63, 514.35 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.63, 514.35 and 221.40 is: 332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.63 : 514.35 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.63/514.35 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.63x = 514.35 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.63x = 113,877.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,877.09/342.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.36

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