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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.18, 510 and 321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.18, 510 and 321.10 is: 481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.18 : 510 = 321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.18/510 = 321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.18x = 510 × 321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.18x = 163,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,761/340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.40

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