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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.61, 514.36 and 221.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.61, 514.36 and 221.61 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.61 : 514.36 = 221.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.61/514.36 = 221.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.61x = 514.36 × 221.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.61x = 113,987.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,987.32/343.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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