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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.11, 510.81 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.11, 510.81 and 243.46 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.11 : 510.81 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.11/510.81 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.11x = 510.81 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.11x = 124,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,361.80/341.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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