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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.94, 513.12 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.94, 513.12 and 232.46 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.94 : 513.12 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.94/513.12 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.94x = 513.12 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.94x = 119,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,277.31/341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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