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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 513.06 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 513.06 and 233.20 is: 349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 513.06 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/513.06 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 513.06 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 119,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,645.59/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.92

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