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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.58, 510.53 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.58, 510.53 and 237.84 is: 356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.58 : 510.53 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.58/510.53 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.58x = 510.53 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.58x = 121,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,422.02/340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.52

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