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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.05, 510.21 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.05, 510.21 and 224.47 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.05 : 510.21 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.05/510.21 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.05x = 510.21 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.05x = 114,526.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,526.84/340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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