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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 511.37 and 231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 511.37 and 231.47 is: 347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 511.37 = 231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/511.37 = 231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 511.37 × 231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 118,367.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,367.39/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.00

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