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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 509.78 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 509.78 and 224.56 is: 336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 509.78 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/509.78 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 509.78 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 114,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,476.20/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.44

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