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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.02, 511.12 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.02, 511.12 and 237.75 is: 356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.02 : 511.12 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.02/511.12 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.02x = 511.12 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.02x = 121,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,518.78/341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.34

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