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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.28, 511.46 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.28, 511.46 and 225.12 is: 338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.28 : 511.46 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.28/511.46 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.28x = 511.46 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.28x = 115,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,138.75/340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.36

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