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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 509.98 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 509.98 and 108.88 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 509.98 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/509.98 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 509.98 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 55,526.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,526.62/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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