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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.88, 512.70 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.88, 512.70 and 239.16 is: 358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.88 : 512.70 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.88/512.70 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.88x = 512.70 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.88x = 122,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,617.33/341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.66

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