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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.15, 513.64 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.15, 513.64 and 245.34 is: 367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.15 : 513.64 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.15/513.64 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.15x = 513.64 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.15x = 126,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,016.44/343.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.23

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