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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.74, 515.56 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.74, 515.56 and 222.06 is: 333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.74 : 515.56 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.74/515.56 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.74x = 515.56 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.74x = 114,485.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,485.25/343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.06

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