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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 510.74 and 209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 510.74 and 209.78 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 510.74 = 209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/510.74 = 209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 510.74 × 209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 107,144.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,144.31/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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