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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.96, 515.58 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.96, 515.58 and 222.04 is: 332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.96 : 515.58 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.96/515.58 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.96x = 515.58 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.96x = 114,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,479.38/343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.83

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