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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 511.20 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 511.20 and 238.16 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 511.20 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/511.20 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 511.20 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 121,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,747.39/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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