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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.17, 514.32 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.17, 514.32 and 245.13 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.17 : 514.32 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.17/514.32 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.17x = 514.32 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.17x = 126,075.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,075.26/343.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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