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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.12, 476 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.12, 476 and 220.68 is: 304.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.12 : 476 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.12/476 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.12x = 476 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.12x = 105,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,043.68/345.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.37

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