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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.77, 515.31 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.77, 515.31 and 241.02 is: 361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.77 : 515.31 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.77/515.31 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.77x = 515.31 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.77x = 124,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,200.02/343.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.29

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