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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 513.14 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 513.14 and 232.55 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 513.14 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/513.14 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 513.14 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 119,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,326.98/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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