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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 512.07 and 249.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 512.07 and 249.42 is: 374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 512.07 = 249.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/512.07 = 249.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 512.07 × 249.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 127,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,720.50/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.37

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