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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.92, 514.02 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.92, 514.02 and 233.30 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.92 : 514.02 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.92/514.02 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.92x = 514.02 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.92x = 119,920.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,920.87/342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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