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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.45, 515.73 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.45, 515.73 and 222.41 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.45 : 515.73 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.45/515.73 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.45x = 515.73 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.45x = 114,703.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,703.51/344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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