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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.44, 514.92 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.44, 514.92 and 222 is: 332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.44 : 514.92 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.44/514.92 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.44x = 514.92 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.44x = 114,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,312.24/343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.84

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