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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.13, 513.60 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.13, 513.60 and 220.90 is: 331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.13 : 513.60 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.13/513.60 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.13x = 513.60 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.13x = 113,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,454.24/342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.61

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