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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.16, 476.22 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.16, 476.22 and 205.21 is: 283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.16 : 476.22 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.16/476.22 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.16x = 476.22 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.16x = 97,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,725.11/345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.13

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