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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.83, 515.15 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.83, 515.15 and 220.14 is: 329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.83 : 515.15 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.83/515.15 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.83x = 515.15 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.83x = 113,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,404.02/343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.83

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