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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 515.85 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 515.85 and 222 is: 332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 515.85 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/515.85 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 515.85 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 114,518.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,518.70/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.81

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