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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.41, 516.15 and 222.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.41, 516.15 and 222.61 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.41 : 516.15 = 222.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.41/516.15 = 222.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.41x = 516.15 × 222.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.41x = 114,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,900.15/344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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