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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.01, 510.17 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.01, 510.17 and 224.40 is: 336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.01 : 510.17 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.01/510.17 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.01x = 510.17 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.01x = 114,481.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,481.03/340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.70

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