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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.02, 511.18 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.02, 511.18 and 238.28 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.02 : 511.18 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.02/511.18 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.02x = 511.18 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.02x = 121,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,802.01/341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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