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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.97, 512.67 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.97, 512.67 and 238.95 is: 358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.97 : 512.67 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.97/512.67 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.97x = 512.67 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.97x = 122,502.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,502.50/341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.23

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