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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 512.04 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 512.04 and 238.70 is: 358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 512.04 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/512.04 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 512.04 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 122,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,223.95/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.11

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