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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.56 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.56 and 232.20 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.56 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.56 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.56 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 118,784.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,784.23/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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