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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 513.32 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 513.32 and 221.37 is: 332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 513.32 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/513.32 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 513.32 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 113,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,632.54/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.03

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