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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 511.14 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 511.14 and 260.16 is: 389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 511.14 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/511.14 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 511.14 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 132,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,978.18/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.71

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