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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 511.77 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 511.77 and 213.06 is: 319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 511.77 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/511.77 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 511.77 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 109,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,037.72/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.22

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