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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.05, 513.54 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.05, 513.54 and 221.40 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.05 : 513.54 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.05/513.54 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.05x = 513.54 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.05x = 113,697.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,697.76/343.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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