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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.32, 511.98 and 84.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.32, 511.98 and 84.82 is: 127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.32 : 511.98 = 84.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.32/511.98 = 84.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.32x = 511.98 × 84.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.32x = 43,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,426.14/341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.23

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