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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.20 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.20 and 238.23 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.20 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.20 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.20 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 121,783.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,783.18/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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