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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.16, 513.30 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.16, 513.30 and 234.70 is: 352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.16 : 513.30 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.16/513.30 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.16x = 513.30 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.16x = 120,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,471.51/342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.09

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