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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.11, 512.31 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.11, 512.31 and 244.46 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.11 : 512.31 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.11/512.31 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.11x = 512.31 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.11x = 125,239.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,239.30/342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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