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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.03, 513.06 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.03, 513.06 and 233.91 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.03 : 513.06 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.03/513.06 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.03x = 513.06 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.03x = 120,009.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,009.86/342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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