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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 516.70 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 516.70 and 222.60 is: 334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 516.70 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/516.70 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 516.70 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 115,017.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,017.42/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.12

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