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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.25, 511.82 and 255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.25, 511.82 and 255.65 is: 382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.25 : 511.82 = 255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.25/511.82 = 255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.25x = 511.82 × 255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.25x = 130,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,842.95/342.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.30

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