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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 511.74 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 511.74 and 231.51 is: 347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 511.74 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/511.74 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 511.74 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 118,472.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,472.93/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.30

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