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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 510.39 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 510.39 and 93.49 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 510.39 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/510.39 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 510.39 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 47,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,716.36/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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