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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.35, 509.83 and 224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.35, 509.83 and 224.51 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.35 : 509.83 = 224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.35/509.83 = 224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.35x = 509.83 × 224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.35x = 114,459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,459.66/340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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