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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 511.35 and 218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 511.35 and 218.86 is: 328.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 511.35 = 218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/511.35 = 218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 511.35 × 218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 111,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,914.06/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.81

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