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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 510.20 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 510.20 and 210.12 is: 315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 510.20 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/510.20 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 510.20 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 107,203.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,203.22/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.23

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