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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.08, 476.28 and 221.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.08, 476.28 and 221.05 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.08 : 476.28 = 221.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.08/476.28 = 221.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.08x = 476.28 × 221.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.08x = 105,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,280.50/345.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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