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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.18, 510.78 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.18, 510.78 and 225.34 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.18 : 510.78 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.18/510.78 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.18x = 510.78 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.18x = 115,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,099.17/340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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