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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.55, 512.79 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.55, 512.79 and 220.90 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.55 : 512.79 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.55/512.79 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.55x = 512.79 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.55x = 113,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,275.31/342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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