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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.15, 511.45 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.15, 511.45 and 212.63 is: 318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.15 : 511.45 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.15/511.45 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.15x = 511.45 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.15x = 108,746.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,746.52/341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.77

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