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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.75, 512.09 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.75, 512.09 and 231.92 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.75 : 512.09 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.75/512.09 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.75x = 512.09 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.75x = 118,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,762.86/341.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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