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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.66, 517.26 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.66, 517.26 and 222.89 is: 334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.66 : 517.26 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.66/517.26 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.66x = 517.26 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.66x = 115,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,292.08/344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.51

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