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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 511.58 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 511.58 and 219.56 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 511.58 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/511.58 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 511.58 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 112,318.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,318.85/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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