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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.16, 518.01 and 223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.16, 518.01 and 223.39 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.16 : 518.01 = 223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.16/518.01 = 223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.16x = 518.01 × 223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.16x = 115,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,718.25/345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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