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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.71, 512.55 and 85.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.71, 512.55 and 85.21 is: 127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.71 : 512.55 = 85.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.71/512.55 = 85.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.71x = 512.55 × 85.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.71x = 43,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,674.39/341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.81

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