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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.03, 513.05 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.03, 513.05 and 233.90 is: 350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.03 : 513.05 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.03/513.05 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.03x = 513.05 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.03x = 120,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,002.40/342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.85

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