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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 510.36 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 510.36 and 248.82 is: 372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 510.36 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/510.36 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 510.36 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 126,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,987.78/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.90

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