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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.70, 512.10 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.70, 512.10 and 245.40 is: 367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.70 : 512.10 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.70/512.10 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.70x = 512.10 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.70x = 125,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,669.34/341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.78

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