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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.84, 512.80 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.84, 512.80 and 213.60 is: 320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.84 : 512.80 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.84/512.80 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.84x = 512.80 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.84x = 109,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,534.08/341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.42

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