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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 512.76 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 512.76 and 233.64 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 512.76 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/512.76 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 512.76 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 119,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,801.25/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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