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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.80, 512.79 and 239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.80, 512.79 and 239.20 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.80 : 512.79 = 239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.80/512.79 = 239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.80x = 512.79 × 239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.80x = 122,659.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,659.37/341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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