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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.56, 514.88 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.56, 514.88 and 247.16 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.56 : 514.88 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.56/514.88 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.56x = 514.88 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.56x = 127,257.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,257.74/343.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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