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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.00, 509.25 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.00, 509.25 and 248.49 is: 372.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.00 : 509.25 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.00/509.25 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.00x = 509.25 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.00x = 126,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,544.46/340.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.19

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