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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.68, 511.32 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.68, 511.32 and 237.06 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.68 : 511.32 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.68/511.32 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.68x = 511.32 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.68x = 121,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,213.52/341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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