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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 517.05 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 517.05 and 242.44 is: 363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 517.05 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/517.05 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 517.05 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 125,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,353.79/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.66

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