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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 517.02 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 517.02 and 221.36 is: 331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 517.02 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/517.02 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 517.02 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 114,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,444.96/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.78

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