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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 511.59 and 219.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 511.59 and 219.82 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 511.59 = 219.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/511.59 = 219.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 511.59 × 219.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 112,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,457.71/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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