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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.22, 515.59 and 331.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.22, 515.59 and 331.99 is: 497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.22 : 515.59 = 331.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.22/515.59 = 331.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.22x = 515.59 × 331.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.22x = 171,170.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,170.72/344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.27

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