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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.40, 511.68 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.40, 511.68 and 219.08 is: 329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.40 : 511.68 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.40/511.68 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.40x = 511.68 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.40x = 112,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,098.85/340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.32

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