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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 510.50 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 510.50 and 233.01 is: 349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 510.50 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/510.50 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 510.50 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 118,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,952.19/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.10

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