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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.52, 476.98 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.52, 476.98 and 221.20 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.52 : 476.98 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.52/476.98 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.52x = 476.98 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.52x = 105,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,507.98/345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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