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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 513 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 513 and 250.80 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 513 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/513 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 513 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 128,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,660.40/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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