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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 510.76 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 510.76 and 238.06 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 510.76 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/510.76 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 510.76 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 121,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,591.53/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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