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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.34, 513.20 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.34, 513.20 and 250.92 is: 376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.34 : 513.20 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.34/513.20 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.34x = 513.20 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.34x = 128,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,772.14/342.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.15

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