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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.03, 510.05 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.03, 510.05 and 231.90 is: 347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.03 : 510.05 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.03/510.05 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.03x = 510.05 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.03x = 118,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,280.60/340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.85

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