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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.96, 513.14 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.96, 513.14 and 220.25 is: 330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.96 : 513.14 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.96/513.14 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.96x = 513.14 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.96x = 113,019.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,019.27/341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.51

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