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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.03, 511.72 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.03, 511.72 and 232.61 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.03 : 511.72 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.03/511.72 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.03x = 511.72 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.03x = 119,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,028.05/341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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