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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 511.31 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 511.31 and 243.78 is: 364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 511.31 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/511.31 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 511.31 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 124,645.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,645.84/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.91

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