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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.84, 511.35 and 238.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.84, 511.35 and 238.78 is: 358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.84 : 511.35 = 238.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.84/511.35 = 238.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.84x = 511.35 × 238.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.84x = 122,099.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,099.90/340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.23

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