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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.66, 512.18 and 213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.66, 512.18 and 213.14 is: 319.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.66 : 512.18 = 213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.66/512.18 = 213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.66x = 512.18 × 213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.66x = 109,166.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,166.05/341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.52

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