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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 512.88 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 512.88 and 220.08 is: 330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 512.88 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/512.88 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 512.88 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 112,874.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,874.63/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.04

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