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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.99, 514.69 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.99, 514.69 and 241.47 is: 361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.99 : 514.69 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.99/514.69 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.99x = 514.69 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.99x = 124,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,280.99/343.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.30

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