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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 511.99 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 511.99 and 231.56 is: 347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 511.99 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/511.99 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 511.99 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 118,555.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,555.19/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.49

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