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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.11, 512.12 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.11, 512.12 and 244.92 is: 337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.11 : 512.12 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.11/512.12 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.11x = 512.12 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.11x = 125,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,428.43/371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.98

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