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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.52, 512.94 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.52, 512.94 and 233.98 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.52 : 512.94 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.52/512.94 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.52x = 512.94 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.52x = 120,017.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,017.70/342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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