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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.03, 514.14 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.03, 514.14 and 221.13 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.03 : 514.14 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.03/514.14 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.03x = 514.14 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.03x = 113,691.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,691.78/343.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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