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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.66, 510.45 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.66, 510.45 and 244.54 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.66 : 510.45 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.66/510.45 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.66x = 510.45 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.66x = 124,825.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,825.44/340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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