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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.08, 512.24 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.08, 512.24 and 244.88 is: 366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.08 : 512.24 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.08/512.24 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.08x = 512.24 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.08x = 125,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,437.33/342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.69

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