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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 513.65 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 513.65 and 219.11 is: 328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 513.65 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/513.65 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 513.65 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 112,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,542.19/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.41

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