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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 509.36 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 509.36 and 224.73 is: 336.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 509.36 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/509.36 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 509.36 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 114,467.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,467.35/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.65

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