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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 509.60 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 509.60 and 224.48 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 509.60 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/509.60 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 509.60 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 114,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,395.01/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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