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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.61, 518.78 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.61, 518.78 and 223.29 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.61 : 518.78 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.61/518.78 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.61x = 518.78 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.61x = 115,835.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,835.79/346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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