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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.24, 512.19 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.24, 512.19 and 219.60 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.24 : 512.19 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.24/512.19 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.24x = 512.19 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.24x = 112,476.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,476.92/341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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