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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.53, 512.30 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.53, 512.30 and 233.40 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.53 : 512.30 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.53/512.30 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.53x = 512.30 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.53x = 119,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,570.82/341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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