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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 511.46 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 511.46 and 243.27 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 511.46 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/511.46 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 511.46 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 124,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,421.66/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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