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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.44, 476.51 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.44, 476.51 and 221.03 is: 304.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.44 : 476.51 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.44/476.51 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.44x = 476.51 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.44x = 105,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,319.52/345.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.89

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