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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.09, 515.08 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.09, 515.08 and 221.66 is: 332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.09 : 515.08 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.09/515.08 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.09x = 515.08 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.09x = 114,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,174.34/343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.79

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