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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.91, 516.90 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.91, 516.90 and 223.11 is: 334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.91 : 516.90 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.91/516.90 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.91x = 516.90 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.91x = 115,325.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,325.56/344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.36

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