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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 509.09 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 509.09 and 232.07 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 509.09 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/509.09 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 509.09 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 118,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,140.81/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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