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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.54, 515.31 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.54, 515.31 and 247.42 is: 371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.54 : 515.31 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.54/515.31 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.54x = 515.31 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.54x = 127,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,498.00/343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.13

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