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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 510.72 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 510.72 and 255.20 is: 382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 510.72 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/510.72 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 510.72 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 130,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,335.74/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.44

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