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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.14, 512.64 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.14, 512.64 and 220.32 is: 330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.14 : 512.64 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.14/512.64 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.14x = 512.64 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.14x = 112,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,944.84/342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.12

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