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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 510.24 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 510.24 and 218.30 is: 327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 510.24 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/510.24 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 510.24 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 111,385.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,385.39/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.45

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