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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 509.85 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 509.85 and 232.02 is: 347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 509.85 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/509.85 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 509.85 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 118,295.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,295.40/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.91

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