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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 510.07 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 510.07 and 248.24 is: 371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 510.07 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/510.07 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 510.07 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 126,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,620.16/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.67

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