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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 509.58 and 232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 509.58 and 232.10 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 509.58 = 232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/509.58 = 232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 509.58 × 232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 118,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,273.52/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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