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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.22, 509.72 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.22, 509.72 and 210.21 is: 314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.22 : 509.72 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.22/509.72 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.22x = 509.72 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.22x = 107,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,147.19/340.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.94

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