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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.40, 511.08 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.40, 511.08 and 196.28 is: 294.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.40 : 511.08 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.40/511.08 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.40x = 511.08 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.40x = 100,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,314.78/340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.70

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