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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 512.90 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 512.90 and 244.42 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 512.90 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/512.90 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 512.90 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 125,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,363.02/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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