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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.28, 476.54 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.28, 476.54 and 220.90 is: 304.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.28 : 476.54 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.28/476.54 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.28x = 476.54 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.28x = 105,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,266.58/345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.87

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