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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 510.12 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 510.12 and 232.68 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 510.12 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/510.12 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 510.12 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 118,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,694.72/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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