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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 511.11 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 511.11 and 218.70 is: 328.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 511.11 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/511.11 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 511.11 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 111,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,779.76/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.57

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