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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 509.28 and 248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 509.28 and 248.86 is: 372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 509.28 = 248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/509.28 = 248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 509.28 × 248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 126,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,739.42/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.76

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