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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.76, 476.90 and 221.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.76, 476.90 and 221.30 is: 305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.76 : 476.90 = 221.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.76/476.90 = 221.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.76x = 476.90 × 221.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.76x = 105,537.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,537.97/345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.23

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