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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.35, 515.49 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.35, 515.49 and 222.37 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.35 : 515.49 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.35/515.49 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.35x = 515.49 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.35x = 114,629.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,629.51/344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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