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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 509.04 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 509.04 and 224.52 is: 336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 509.04 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/509.04 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 509.04 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 114,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,289.66/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.07

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