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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 510.12 and 232.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 510.12 and 232.83 is: 348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 510.12 = 232.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/510.12 = 232.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 510.12 × 232.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 118,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,771.24/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.29

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