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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.66, 509.91 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.66, 509.91 and 244 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.66 : 509.91 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.66/509.91 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.66x = 509.91 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.66x = 124,418.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,418.04/340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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