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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.48, 511.83 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.48, 511.83 and 211.58 is: 317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.48 : 511.83 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.48/511.83 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.48x = 511.83 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.48x = 108,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,292.35/341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.12

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