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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.06, 514.77 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.06, 514.77 and 221.56 is: 332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.06 : 514.77 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.06/514.77 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.06x = 514.77 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.06x = 114,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,052.44/343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.46

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