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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.43, 509.93 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.43, 509.93 and 218.08 is: 326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.43 : 509.93 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.43/509.93 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.43x = 509.93 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.43x = 111,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,202.98/340.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.65

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