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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.74, 517.14 and 242.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.74, 517.14 and 242.14 is: 363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.74 : 517.14 = 242.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.74/517.14 = 242.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.74x = 517.14 × 242.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.74x = 125,220.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,220.28/344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.23

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