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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.06, 517.95 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.06, 517.95 and 223.02 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.06 : 517.95 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.06/517.95 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.06x = 517.95 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.06x = 115,513.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,513.21/345.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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