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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.27, 512.46 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.27, 512.46 and 220.23 is: 329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.27 : 512.46 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.27/512.46 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.27x = 512.46 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.27x = 112,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,859.07/342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.74

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