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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 510.08 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 510.08 and 249.12 is: 373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 510.08 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/510.08 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 510.08 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 127,071.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,071.13/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.52

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