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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.78, 511.50 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.78, 511.50 and 211.73 is: 316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.78 : 511.50 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.78/511.50 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.78x = 511.50 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.78x = 108,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,299.90/341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.87

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