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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.48, 512.22 and 335.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.48, 512.22 and 335.00 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.48 : 512.22 = 335.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.48/512.22 = 335.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.48x = 512.22 × 335.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.48x = 171,591.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,591.14/341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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