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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 511.06 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 511.06 and 218.66 is: 328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 511.06 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/511.06 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 511.06 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 111,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,748.38/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.52

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