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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.86, 513.95 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.86, 513.95 and 221.21 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.86 : 513.95 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.86/513.95 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.86x = 513.95 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.86x = 113,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,687.69/342.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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