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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.21, 477.62 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.21, 477.62 and 220.11 is: 303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.21 : 477.62 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.21/477.62 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.21x = 477.62 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.21x = 105,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,128.81/346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.65

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