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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.98, 513.29 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.98, 513.29 and 220.32 is: 330.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.98 : 513.29 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.98/513.29 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.98x = 513.29 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.98x = 113,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,088.60/341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.69

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