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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.33, 513.86 and 220.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.33, 513.86 and 220.70 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.33 : 513.86 = 220.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.33/513.86 = 220.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.33x = 513.86 × 220.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.33x = 113,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,405.23/342.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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