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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 513.27 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 513.27 and 220.56 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 513.27 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/513.27 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 513.27 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 113,206.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,206.83/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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