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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 510.06 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 510.06 and 237.52 is: 355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 510.06 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/510.06 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 510.06 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 121,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,149.45/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.54

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