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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 510.22 and 249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 510.22 and 249.31 is: 373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 510.22 = 249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/510.22 = 249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 510.22 × 249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 127,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,202.95/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.84

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