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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.86, 512.60 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.86, 512.60 and 233.78 is: 350.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.86 : 512.60 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.86/512.60 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.86x = 512.60 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.86x = 119,835.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,835.63/341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.54

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