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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 516.54 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 516.54 and 223.20 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 516.54 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/516.54 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 516.54 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 115,291.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,291.73/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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