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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.08, 513.74 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.08, 513.74 and 245.88 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.08 : 513.74 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.08/513.74 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.08x = 513.74 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.08x = 126,318.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,318.39/343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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