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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.67, 516.36 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.67, 516.36 and 222.69 is: 333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.67 : 516.36 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.67/516.36 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.67x = 516.36 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.67x = 114,988.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,988.21/344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.62

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