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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.96, 512.06 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.96, 512.06 and 213.80 is: 320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.96 : 512.06 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.96/512.06 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.96x = 512.06 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.96x = 109,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,478.43/341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.15

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