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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.99, 512.06 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.99, 512.06 and 211.75 is: 317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.99 : 512.06 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.99/512.06 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.99x = 512.06 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.99x = 108,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,428.71/340.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.98

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