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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 509.12 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 509.12 and 210.28 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 509.12 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/509.12 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 509.12 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 107,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,057.75/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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