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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.97, 512.09 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.97, 512.09 and 211.77 is: 317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.97 : 512.09 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.97/512.09 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.97x = 512.09 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.97x = 108,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,444.24/341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.12

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