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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.36, 515.84 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.36, 515.84 and 221.84 is: 333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.36 : 515.84 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.36/515.84 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.36x = 515.84 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.36x = 114,433.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,433.95/343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.28

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