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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.91, 515.41 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.91, 515.41 and 222.11 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.91 : 515.41 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.91/515.41 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.91x = 515.41 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.91x = 114,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,476.60/343.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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