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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.05, 509.54 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.05, 509.54 and 218.21 is: 326.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.05 : 509.54 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.05/509.54 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.05x = 509.54 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.05x = 111,186.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,186.91/340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.97

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