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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.07, 510.33 and 224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.07, 510.33 and 224.57 is: 337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.07 : 510.33 = 224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.07/510.33 = 224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.07x = 510.33 × 224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.07x = 114,602.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,602.26/340.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.00

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