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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 509.26 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 509.26 and 231.84 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 509.26 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/509.26 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 509.26 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 118,066.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,066.84/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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