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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 512.80 and 232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 512.80 and 232.45 is: 348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 512.80 = 232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/512.80 = 232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 512.80 × 232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 119,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,200.36/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.54

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