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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 511.68 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 511.68 and 232.76 is: 348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 511.68 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/511.68 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 511.68 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 119,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,098.64/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.96

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