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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 512.15 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 512.15 and 247.82 is: 371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 512.15 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/512.15 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 512.15 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 126,917.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,917.21/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.52

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