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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.48, 511.68 and 219.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.48, 511.68 and 219.35 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.48 : 511.68 = 219.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.48/511.68 = 219.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.48x = 511.68 × 219.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.48x = 112,237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,237.01/341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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