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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 516.15 and 226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 516.15 and 226.65 is: 339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 516.15 = 226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/516.15 = 226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 516.15 × 226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 116,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,985.40/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.98

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