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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 511.59 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 511.59 and 244.02 is: 365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 511.59 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/511.59 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 511.59 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 124,838.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,838.19/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.22

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