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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 511.35 and 232.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 511.35 and 232.57 is: 349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 511.35 = 232.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/511.35 = 232.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 511.35 × 232.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 118,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,924.67/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.06

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