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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.42, 518.73 and 223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.42, 518.73 and 223.15 is: 334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.42 : 518.73 = 223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.42/518.73 = 223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.42x = 518.73 × 223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.42x = 115,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,756.08/346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.15

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