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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 515.70 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 515.70 and 223.20 is: 333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 515.70 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/515.70 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 515.70 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 115,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,104.24/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.93

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