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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 516.51 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 516.51 and 222.39 is: 333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 516.51 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/516.51 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 516.51 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 114,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,866.66/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.76

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