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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 512.64 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 512.64 and 211.80 is: 317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 512.64 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/512.64 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 512.64 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 108,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,577.15/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.78

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