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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 511.41 and 230.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 511.41 and 230.00 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 511.41 = 230.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/511.41 = 230.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 511.41 × 230.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 117,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,621.74/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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