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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 510.54 and 232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 510.54 and 232.27 is: 348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 510.54 = 232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/510.54 = 232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 510.54 × 232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 118,583.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,583.13/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.04

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