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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.35, 512.88 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.35, 512.88 and 211.94 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.35 : 512.88 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.35/512.88 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.35x = 512.88 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.35x = 108,699.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,699.79/342.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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