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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.23, 511.14 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.23, 511.14 and 196.64 is: 294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.23 : 511.14 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.23/511.14 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.23x = 511.14 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.23x = 100,510.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,510.57/341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.55

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