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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.16, 512.40 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.16, 512.40 and 251.04 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.16 : 512.40 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.16/512.40 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.16x = 512.40 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.16x = 128,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,632.90/342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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