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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.59, 516.92 and 223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.59, 516.92 and 223.09 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.59 : 516.92 = 223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.59/516.92 = 223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.59x = 516.92 × 223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.59x = 115,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,317.28/344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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