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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 511.53 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 511.53 and 232.48 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 511.53 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/511.53 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 511.53 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 118,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,920.49/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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