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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.53, 476.69 and 221.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.53, 476.69 and 221.15 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.53 : 476.69 = 221.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.53/476.69 = 221.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.53x = 476.69 × 221.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.53x = 105,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,419.99/345.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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