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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 511.50 and 322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 511.50 and 322.10 is: 482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 511.50 = 322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/511.50 = 322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 511.50 × 322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 164,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,754.15/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.90

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