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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 509.82 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 509.82 and 231.94 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 509.82 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/509.82 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 509.82 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 118,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,247.65/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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