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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.25, 511.25 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.25, 511.25 and 178.44 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.25 : 511.25 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.25/511.25 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.25x = 511.25 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.25x = 91,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,224.64/341.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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