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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.42, 511.17 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.42, 511.17 and 248.97 is: 372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.42 : 511.17 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.42/511.17 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.42x = 511.17 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.42x = 127,265.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,265.99/341.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.76

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