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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.56, 512.67 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.56, 512.67 and 244.12 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.56 : 512.67 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.56/512.67 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.56x = 512.67 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.56x = 125,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,153.00/341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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