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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.78, 514.82 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.78, 514.82 and 221.68 is: 331.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.78 : 514.82 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.78/514.82 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.78x = 514.82 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.78x = 114,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,125.30/343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.97

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