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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.08, 513.48 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.08, 513.48 and 250.88 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.08 : 513.48 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.08/513.48 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.08x = 513.48 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.08x = 128,821.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,821.86/342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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