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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 511.92 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 511.92 and 197.28 is: 295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 511.92 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/511.92 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 511.92 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 100,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,991.58/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.71

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