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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 512.82 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 512.82 and 256.68 is: 384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 512.82 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/512.82 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 512.82 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 131,630.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,630.64/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.48

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