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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.05, 510.27 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.05, 510.27 and 145.04 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.05 : 510.27 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.05/510.27 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.05x = 510.27 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.05x = 74,009.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,009.56/340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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