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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.55, 511.10 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.55, 511.10 and 243.28 is: 365.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.55 : 511.10 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.55/511.10 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.55x = 511.10 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.55x = 124,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,339.74/340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.12

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