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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.22, 513.71 and 251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.22, 513.71 and 251.90 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.22 : 513.71 = 251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.22/513.71 = 251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.22x = 513.71 × 251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.22x = 129,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,403.55/343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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