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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.39, 511.82 and 243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.39, 511.82 and 243.89 is: 365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.39 : 511.82 = 243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.39/511.82 = 243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.39x = 511.82 × 243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.39x = 124,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,826.56/341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.64

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