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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.02, 517.66 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.02, 517.66 and 223.52 is: 335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.02 : 517.66 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.02/517.66 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.02x = 517.66 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.02x = 115,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,707.36/345.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.36

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