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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.43, 509.96 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.43, 509.96 and 218.25 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.43 : 509.96 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.43/509.96 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.43x = 509.96 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.43x = 111,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,299.32/340.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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