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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 511.40 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 511.40 and 196.62 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 511.40 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/511.40 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 511.40 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 100,551.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,551.47/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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