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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.05, 516.53 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.05, 516.53 and 223.05 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.05 : 516.53 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.05/516.53 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.05x = 516.53 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.05x = 115,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,210.90/345.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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