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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.23, 512.73 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.23, 512.73 and 220.32 is: 330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.23 : 512.73 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.23/512.73 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.23x = 512.73 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.23x = 112,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,964.67/342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.09

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