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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 511.80 and 250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 511.80 and 250 is: 375

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 511.80 = 250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/511.80 = 250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 511.80 × 250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 127,950
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,950/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375

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