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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 511.87 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 511.87 and 243.96 is: 365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 511.87 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/511.87 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 511.87 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 124,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,876.61/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.52

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