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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.48, 512.64 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.48, 512.64 and 220.56 is: 330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.48 : 512.64 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.48/512.64 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.48x = 512.64 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.48x = 113,067.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,067.88/342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.14

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