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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 511.14 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 511.14 and 219.28 is: 328.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 511.14 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/511.14 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 511.14 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 112,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,082.78/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.13

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