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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.23, 476.51 and 220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.23, 476.51 and 220.89 is: 304.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.23 : 476.51 = 220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.23/476.51 = 220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.23x = 476.51 × 220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.23x = 105,255.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,255.19/345.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.89

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