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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.58, 512.81 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.58, 512.81 and 244.78 is: 366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.58 : 512.81 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.58/512.81 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.58x = 512.81 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.58x = 125,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,525.63/342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.41

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