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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 513.66 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 513.66 and 220.96 is: 331.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 513.66 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/513.66 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 513.66 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 113,498.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,498.31/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.09

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