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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.39, 510.79 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.39, 510.79 and 209.14 is: 312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.39 : 510.79 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.39/510.79 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.39x = 510.79 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.39x = 106,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,825.57/341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.92

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