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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.54, 476.95 and 221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.54, 476.95 and 221.53 is: 305.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.54 : 476.95 = 221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.54/476.95 = 221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.54x = 476.95 × 221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.54x = 105,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,658.73/345.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.78

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