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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 517.86 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 517.86 and 221.04 is: 330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 517.86 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/517.86 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 517.86 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 114,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,467.77/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.70

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