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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.40, 512.80 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.40, 512.80 and 233.60 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.40 : 512.80 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.40/512.80 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.40x = 512.80 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.40x = 119,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,790.08/342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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