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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.05, 515.16 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.05, 515.16 and 221.94 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.05 : 515.16 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.05/515.16 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.05x = 515.16 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.05x = 114,334.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,334.61/344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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