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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.24, 476.23 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.24, 476.23 and 220.86 is: 304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.24 : 476.23 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.24/476.23 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.24x = 476.23 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.24x = 105,179.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,179.61/345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.65

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