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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 511.16 and 249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 511.16 and 249.68 is: 374.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 511.16 = 249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/511.16 = 249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 511.16 × 249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 127,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,626.43/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.14

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