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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.11, 512.03 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.11, 512.03 and 247.91 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.11 : 512.03 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.11/512.03 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.11x = 512.03 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.11x = 126,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,936.44/342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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