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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.72, 476.94 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.72, 476.94 and 221.33 is: 305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.72 : 476.94 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.72/476.94 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.72x = 476.94 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.72x = 105,561.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,561.13/345.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.34

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