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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.27, 513.21 and 251.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.27, 513.21 and 251.31 is: 376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.27 : 513.21 = 251.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.27/513.21 = 251.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.27x = 513.21 × 251.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.27x = 128,974.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,974.81/342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.82

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