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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.31, 511.75 and 211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.31, 511.75 and 211.31 is: 316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.31 : 511.75 = 211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.31/511.75 = 211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.31x = 511.75 × 211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.31x = 108,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,137.52/341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.83

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