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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.48, 512.94 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.48, 512.94 and 213.32 is: 320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.48 : 512.94 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.48/512.94 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.48x = 512.94 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.48x = 109,420.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,420.36/341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.43

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