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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.90, 512.99 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.90, 512.99 and 220.40 is: 330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.90 : 512.99 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.90/512.99 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.90x = 512.99 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.90x = 113,060.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,060.98/341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.69

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