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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.82, 511.05 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.82, 511.05 and 232.64 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.82 : 511.05 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.82/511.05 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.82x = 511.05 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.82x = 118,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,890.67/340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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