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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 510.60 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 510.60 and 244.40 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 510.60 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/510.60 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 510.60 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 124,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,790.64/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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