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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.54, 518.70 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.54, 518.70 and 223.22 is: 334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.54 : 518.70 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.54/518.70 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.54x = 518.70 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.54x = 115,784.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,784.21/346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.12

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