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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 510 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 510 and 248.80 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 510 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/510 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 510 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 126,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,888/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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