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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 522.84 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 522.84 and 220.56 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 522.84 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/522.84 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 522.84 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 115,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,317.59/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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