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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 516.04 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 516.04 and 223.18 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 516.04 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/516.04 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 516.04 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 115,169.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,169.81/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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