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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 510.48 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 510.48 and 244.48 is: 366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 510.48 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/510.48 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 510.48 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 124,802.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,802.15/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.03

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