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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.48, 512.58 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.48, 512.58 and 251.14 is: 375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.48 : 512.58 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.48/512.58 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.48x = 512.58 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.48x = 128,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,729.34/342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.87

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