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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.19, 513 and 233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.19, 513 and 233.83 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.19 : 513 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.19/513 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.19x = 513 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.19x = 119,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,954.79/342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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