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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.12, 516.07 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.12, 516.07 and 220.55 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.12 : 516.07 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.12/516.07 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.12x = 516.07 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.12x = 113,816.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,816.11/344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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