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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 515.84 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 515.84 and 222.57 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 515.84 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/515.84 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 515.84 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 114,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,809.40/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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