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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.87, 476.86 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.87, 476.86 and 221.31 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.87 : 476.86 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.87/476.86 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.87x = 476.86 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.87x = 105,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,533.03/345.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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