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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 512.10 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 512.10 and 238.58 is: 357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 512.10 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/512.10 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 512.10 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 122,176.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,176.82/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.68

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