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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 511.20 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 511.20 and 219.24 is: 328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 511.20 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/511.20 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 511.20 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 112,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,075.49/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.40

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