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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.70, 511.60 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.70, 511.60 and 219.66 is: 328.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.70 : 511.60 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.70/511.60 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.70x = 511.60 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.70x = 112,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,378.06/341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.88

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