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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.37, 515.61 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.37, 515.61 and 222.33 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.37 : 515.61 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.37/515.61 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.37x = 515.61 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.37x = 114,635.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,635.57/344.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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