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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.69, 516.24 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.69, 516.24 and 222.59 is: 333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.69 : 516.24 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.69/516.24 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.69x = 516.24 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.69x = 114,909.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,909.86/344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.37

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