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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 511.50 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 511.50 and 217.44 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 511.50 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/511.50 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 511.50 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 111,220.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,220.56/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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