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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 511.36 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 511.36 and 232.80 is: 348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 511.36 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/511.36 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 511.36 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 119,044.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,044.61/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.33

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