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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 511.32 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 511.32 and 232.94 is: 349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 511.32 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/511.32 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 511.32 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 119,106.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,106.88/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.16

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