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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.31, 511.97 and 84.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.31, 511.97 and 84.81 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.31 : 511.97 = 84.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.31/511.97 = 84.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.31x = 511.97 × 84.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.31x = 43,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,420.18/341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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