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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.87, 510.93 and 244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.87, 510.93 and 244.39 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.87 : 510.93 = 244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.87/510.93 = 244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.87x = 510.93 × 244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.87x = 124,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,866.18/340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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