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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.44, 512.40 and 196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.44, 512.40 and 196.96 is: 295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.44 : 512.40 = 196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.44/512.40 = 196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.44x = 512.40 × 196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.44x = 100,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,922.30/341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.58

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