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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.90, 511.65 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.90, 511.65 and 233.90 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.90 : 511.65 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.90/511.65 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.90x = 511.65 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.90x = 119,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,674.94/341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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