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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 511.34 and 249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 511.34 and 249.51 is: 373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 511.34 = 249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/511.34 = 249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 511.34 × 249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 127,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,583.20/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.21

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