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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 510.90 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 510.90 and 232.56 is: 348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 510.90 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/510.90 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 510.90 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 118,814.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,814.90/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.08

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