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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.16, 513.41 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.16, 513.41 and 233.72 is: 350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.16 : 513.41 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.16/513.41 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.16x = 513.41 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.16x = 119,992.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,992.37/342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.69

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