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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 511.32 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 511.32 and 248.96 is: 372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 511.32 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/511.32 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 511.32 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 127,298.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,298.23/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.98

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