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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.96, 512.70 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.96, 512.70 and 233.40 is: 349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.96 : 512.70 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.96/512.70 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.96x = 512.70 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.96x = 119,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,664.18/341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.94

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