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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.06, 511.56 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.06, 511.56 and 322.02 is: 483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.06 : 511.56 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.06/511.56 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.06x = 511.56 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.06x = 164,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,732.55/341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.01

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