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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.96, 511.50 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.96, 511.50 and 232.52 is: 347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.96 : 511.50 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.96/511.50 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.96x = 511.50 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.96x = 118,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,933.98/341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.80

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