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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 512.19 and 212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 512.19 and 212.82 is: 319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 512.19 = 212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/512.19 = 212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 512.19 × 212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 109,004.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,004.28/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.68

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