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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.06, 516.78 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.06, 516.78 and 223.16 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.06 : 516.78 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.06/516.78 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.06x = 516.78 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.06x = 115,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,322.04/345.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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