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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 510.55 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 510.55 and 238.17 is: 356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 510.55 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/510.55 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 510.55 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 121,597.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,597.10/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.45

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