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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 511.24 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 511.24 and 212.68 is: 318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 511.24 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/511.24 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 511.24 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 108,730.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,730.52/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.67

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