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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 512.03 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 512.03 and 256.23 is: 383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 512.03 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/512.03 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 512.03 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 131,196.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,196.17/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.99

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