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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.46, 510.90 and 248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.46, 510.90 and 248.93 is: 373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.46 : 510.90 = 248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.46/510.90 = 248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.46x = 510.90 × 248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.46x = 127,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,178.34/340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.55

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