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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.81, 514.40 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.81, 514.40 and 221.31 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.81 : 514.40 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.81/514.40 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.81x = 514.40 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.81x = 113,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,840.76/342.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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