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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.47, 512.96 and 244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.47, 512.96 and 244.27 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.47 : 512.96 = 244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.47/512.96 = 244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.47x = 512.96 × 244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.47x = 125,300.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,300.74/341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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