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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 510.36 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 510.36 and 145.18 is: 217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 510.36 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/510.36 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 510.36 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 74,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,094.06/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.76

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