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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.50, 510.55 and 230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.50, 510.55 and 230.95 is: 346.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.50 : 510.55 = 230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.50/510.55 = 230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.50x = 510.55 × 230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.50x = 117,911.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,911.52/340.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.29

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