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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.67, 477.18 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.67, 477.18 and 221.50 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.67 : 477.18 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.67/477.18 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.67x = 477.18 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.67x = 105,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,695.37/345.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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