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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.33, 511.20 and 210.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.33, 511.20 and 210.39 is: 316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.33 : 511.20 = 210.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.33/511.20 = 210.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.33x = 511.20 × 210.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.33x = 107,551.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,551.37/340.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.02

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