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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.56, 477 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.56, 477 and 221.22 is: 305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.56 : 477 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.56/477 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.56x = 477 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.56x = 105,521.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,521.94/345.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.37

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