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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.36, 512.16 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.36, 512.16 and 211.52 is: 317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.36 : 512.16 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.36/512.16 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.36x = 512.16 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.36x = 108,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,332.08/341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.35

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