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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 513.55 and 220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 513.55 and 220.60 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 513.55 = 220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/513.55 = 220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 513.55 × 220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 113,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,289.13/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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