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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.64, 514.76 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.64, 514.76 and 221.12 is: 332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.64 : 514.76 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.64/514.76 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.64x = 514.76 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.64x = 113,823.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,823.73/342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.20

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