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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.83, 511.92 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.83, 511.92 and 264.22 is: 395.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.83 : 511.92 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.83/511.92 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.83x = 511.92 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.83x = 135,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,259.50/341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.69

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