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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.46, 511.16 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.46, 511.16 and 211.03 is: 315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.46 : 511.16 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.46/511.16 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.46x = 511.16 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.46x = 107,867.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,867.76/341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.90

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