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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 512.30 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 512.30 and 218.04 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 512.30 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/512.30 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 512.30 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 111,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,700.80/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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