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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.04, 511.74 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.04, 511.74 and 219.60 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.04 : 511.74 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.04/511.74 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.04x = 511.74 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.04x = 112,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,378.10/341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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