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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.32, 511.86 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.32, 511.86 and 110.20 is: 165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.32 : 511.86 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.32/511.86 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.32x = 511.86 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.32x = 56,406.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,406.97/341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.26

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