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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.55, 511.94 and 217.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.55, 511.94 and 217.92 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.55 : 511.94 = 217.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.55/511.94 = 217.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.55x = 511.94 × 217.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.55x = 111,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,560.88/341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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