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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.79, 511.66 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.79, 511.66 and 220.15 is: 329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.79 : 511.66 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.79/511.66 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.79x = 511.66 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.79x = 112,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,641.95/341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.56

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