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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 509.10 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 509.10 and 218.44 is: 327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 509.10 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/509.10 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 509.10 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 111,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,207.80/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.04

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