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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.04, 511.62 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.04, 511.62 and 243.54 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.04 : 511.62 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.04/511.62 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.04x = 511.62 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.04x = 124,599.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,599.02/341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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