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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.90, 511.78 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.90, 511.78 and 244.09 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.90 : 511.78 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.90/511.78 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.90x = 511.78 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.90x = 124,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,920.38/341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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