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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.98, 512.98 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.98, 512.98 and 320.12 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.98 : 512.98 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.98/512.98 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.98x = 512.98 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.98x = 164,215.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,215.16/341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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