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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.68, 512.58 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.68, 512.58 and 220.06 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.68 : 512.58 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.68/512.58 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.68x = 512.58 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.68x = 112,798.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,798.35/341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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