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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 511.40 and 210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 511.40 and 210.81 is: 316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 511.40 = 210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/511.40 = 210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 511.40 × 210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 107,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,808.05/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.14

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