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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.67, 517.86 and 223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.67, 517.86 and 223.69 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.67 : 517.86 = 223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.67/517.86 = 223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.67x = 517.86 × 223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.67x = 115,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,840.10/345.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

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