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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.28, 518.07 and 221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.28, 518.07 and 221.95 is: 333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.28 : 518.07 = 221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.28/518.07 = 221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.28x = 518.07 × 221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.28x = 114,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,983.79/345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.01

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