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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.14, 516.24 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.14, 516.24 and 241.47 is: 362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.14 : 516.24 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.14/516.24 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.14x = 516.24 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.14x = 124,656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,656.47/344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.23

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