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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 513.24 and 220.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 513.24 and 220.59 is: 330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 513.24 = 220.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/513.24 = 220.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 513.24 × 220.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 113,215.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,215.61/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.37

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