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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.11, 511.59 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.11, 511.59 and 211.11 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.11 : 511.59 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.11/511.59 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.11x = 511.59 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.11x = 108,000.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,000.04/341.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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