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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.54, 476.61 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.54, 476.61 and 221.14 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.54 : 476.61 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.54/476.61 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.54x = 476.61 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.54x = 105,397.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,397.54/345.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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