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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.33, 511.81 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.33, 511.81 and 231.75 is: 347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.33 : 511.81 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.33/511.81 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.33x = 511.81 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.33x = 118,611.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,611.39/341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.50

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