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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 510.64 and 231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 510.64 and 231.62 is: 347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 510.64 = 231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/510.64 = 231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 510.64 × 231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 118,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,274.44/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.70

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