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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.47, 511.09 and 250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.47, 511.09 and 250.15 is: 374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.47 : 511.09 = 250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.47/511.09 = 250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.47x = 511.09 × 250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.47x = 127,846.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,846.61/341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.40

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