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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.40, 512.16 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.40, 512.16 and 110.32 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.40 : 512.16 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.40/512.16 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.40x = 512.16 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.40x = 56,501.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,501.49/341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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