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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.53, 510.11 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.53, 510.11 and 238.04 is: 356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.53 : 510.11 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.53/510.11 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.53x = 510.11 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.53x = 121,422.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,422.84/340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.57

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