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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.35, 513.49 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.35, 513.49 and 233.88 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.35 : 513.49 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.35/513.49 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.35x = 513.49 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.35x = 120,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,095.04/342.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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