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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.08, 511.68 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.08, 511.68 and 196.62 is: 294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.08 : 511.68 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.08/511.68 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.08x = 511.68 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.08x = 100,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,606.52/341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.96

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