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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.44, 511.60 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.44, 511.60 and 196.80 is: 294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.44 : 511.60 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.44/511.60 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.44x = 511.60 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.44x = 100,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,682.88/341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.88

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