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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.48, 514.05 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.48, 514.05 and 220.82 is: 331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.48 : 514.05 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.48/514.05 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.48x = 514.05 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.48x = 113,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,511.42/342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.44

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