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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 510.75 and 321.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 510.75 and 321.98 is: 481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 510.75 = 321.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/510.75 = 321.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 510.75 × 321.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 164,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,448.73/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.99

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