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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.31, 515.78 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.31, 515.78 and 222.66 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.31 : 515.78 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.31/515.78 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.31x = 515.78 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.31x = 114,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,842.46/344.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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