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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 516.24 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 516.24 and 222.60 is: 333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 516.24 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/516.24 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 516.24 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 114,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,915.02/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.38

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