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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.07, 513.05 and 221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.07, 513.05 and 221.18 is: 331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.07 : 513.05 = 221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.07/513.05 = 221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.07x = 513.05 × 221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.07x = 113,472.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,472.73/342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.73

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