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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 512.25 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 512.25 and 245.25 is: 367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 512.25 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/512.25 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 512.25 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 125,629.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,629.31/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.72

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