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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 512.49 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 512.49 and 232.26 is: 348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 512.49 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/512.49 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 512.49 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 119,030.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,030.93/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.29

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