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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.22, 512.22 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.22, 512.22 and 250.90 is: 375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.22 : 512.22 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.22/512.22 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.22x = 512.22 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.22x = 128,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,512.18/342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.53

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