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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.15, 476.37 and 220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.15, 476.37 and 220.78 is: 304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.15 : 476.37 = 220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.15/476.37 = 220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.15x = 476.37 × 220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.15x = 105,172.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,172.97/345.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.72

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