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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.69, 476.96 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.69, 476.96 and 221.36 is: 305.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.69 : 476.96 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.69/476.96 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.69x = 476.96 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.69x = 105,576.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,576.37/345.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.41

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