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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.71, 511.05 and 231.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.71, 511.05 and 231.21 is: 346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.71 : 511.05 = 231.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.71/511.05 = 231.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.71x = 511.05 × 231.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.71x = 118,159.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,159.87/340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.80

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