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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 512.28 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 512.28 and 233.52 is: 349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 512.28 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/512.28 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 512.28 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 119,627.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,627.63/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.73

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