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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.03, 511.96 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.03, 511.96 and 244.22 is: 365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.03 : 511.96 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.03/511.96 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.03x = 511.96 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.03x = 125,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,030.87/342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.56

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