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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 516.20 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 516.20 and 222.71 is: 333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 516.20 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/516.20 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 516.20 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 114,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,959.21/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.84

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