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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 511.58 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 511.58 and 197.04 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 511.58 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/511.58 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 511.58 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 100,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,801.72/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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