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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.56, 476.66 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.56, 476.66 and 214.46 is: 295.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.56 : 476.66 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.56/476.66 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.56x = 476.66 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.56x = 102,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,224.50/345.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.82

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