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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.95, 516.48 and 222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.95, 516.48 and 222.91 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.95 : 516.48 = 222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.95/516.48 = 222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.95x = 516.48 × 222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.95x = 115,128.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,128.56/344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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