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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.53, 511.13 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.53, 511.13 and 211.48 is: 316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.53 : 511.13 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.53/511.13 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.53x = 511.13 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.53x = 108,092.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,092.72/341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.50

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