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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.16, 518.14 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.16, 518.14 and 222.59 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.16 : 518.14 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.16/518.14 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.16x = 518.14 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.16x = 115,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,332.78/346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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