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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.39, 512.12 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.39, 512.12 and 110.21 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.39 : 512.12 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.39/512.12 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.39x = 512.12 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.39x = 56,437.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,437.63/341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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