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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.12, 516.64 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.12, 516.64 and 223.44 is: 334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.12 : 516.64 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.12/516.64 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.12x = 516.64 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.12x = 115,438.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,438.04/345.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.49

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