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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.45, 512.00 and 212.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.45, 512.00 and 212.93 is: 319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.45 : 512.00 = 212.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.45/512.00 = 212.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.45x = 512.00 × 212.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.45x = 109,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,019.10/341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.28

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