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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.31, 511.01 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.31, 511.01 and 236.23 is: 354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.31 : 511.01 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.31/511.01 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.31x = 511.01 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.31x = 120,715.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,715.89/340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.72

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