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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.12, 476.14 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.12, 476.14 and 220.74 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.12 : 476.14 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.12/476.14 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.12x = 476.14 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.12x = 105,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,103.14/345.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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