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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.47, 516.84 and 241.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.47, 516.84 and 241.51 is: 362.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.47 : 516.84 = 241.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.47/516.84 = 241.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.47x = 516.84 × 241.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.47x = 124,822.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,822.03/344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.36

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