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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.84, 512.28 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.84, 512.28 and 245.20 is: 367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.84 : 512.28 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.84/512.28 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.84x = 512.28 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.84x = 125,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,611.06/341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.46

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