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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.50, 512.58 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.50, 512.58 and 244.10 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.50 : 512.58 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.50/512.58 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.50x = 512.58 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.50x = 125,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,120.78/341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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