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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.35, 514.71 and 221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.35, 514.71 and 221.67 is: 332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.35 : 514.71 = 221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.35/514.71 = 221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.35x = 514.71 × 221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.35x = 114,095.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,095.77/343.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.30

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