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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.02, 511.35 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.02, 511.35 and 233.02 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.02 : 511.35 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.02/511.35 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.02x = 511.35 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.02x = 119,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,154.78/341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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