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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.37, 512.61 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.37, 512.61 and 213.93 is: 321.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.37 : 512.61 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.37/512.61 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.37x = 512.61 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.37x = 109,662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,662.66/341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.24

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