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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.47, 512.24 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.47, 512.24 and 110.37 is: 165.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.47 : 512.24 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.47/512.24 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.47x = 512.24 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.47x = 56,535.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,535.93/341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.57

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