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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 510.67 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 510.67 and 210.34 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 510.67 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/510.67 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 510.67 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 107,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,415.23/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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