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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 512.18 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 512.18 and 251.52 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 512.18 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/512.18 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 512.18 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 128,823.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,823.51/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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