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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 510.28 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 510.28 and 236.28 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 510.28 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/510.28 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 510.28 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 120,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,568.96/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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