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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.75, 512.26 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.75, 512.26 and 239.06 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.75 : 512.26 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.75/512.26 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.75x = 512.26 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.75x = 122,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,460.88/341.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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