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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.06, 509.44 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.06, 509.44 and 224.16 is: 335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.06 : 509.44 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.06/509.44 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.06x = 509.44 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.06x = 114,196.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,196.07/340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.81

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