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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 511.80 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 511.80 and 211.60 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 511.80 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/511.80 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 511.80 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 108,296.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,296.88/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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