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