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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.16, 634.86 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.16, 634.86 and 341.16 is: 513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.16 : 634.86 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.16/634.86 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.16x = 634.86 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.16x = 216,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,588.84/422.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.05

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