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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 512.24 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 512.24 and 249.22 is: 373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 512.24 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/512.24 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 512.24 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 127,657.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,657.93/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.53

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