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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.44, 512 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.44, 512 and 135.96 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.44 : 512 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.44/512 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.44x = 512 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.44x = 69,611.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,611.52/341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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