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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.15, 476.55 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.15, 476.55 and 221.13 is: 305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.15 : 476.55 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.15/476.55 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.15x = 476.55 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.15x = 105,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,379.50/345.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.32

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