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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.45, 512.46 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.45, 512.46 and 234.32 is: 350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.45 : 512.46 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.45/512.46 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.45x = 512.46 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.45x = 120,077.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,077.06/342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.64

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