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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 509.84 and 210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 509.84 and 210.27 is: 314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 509.84 = 210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/509.84 = 210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 509.84 × 210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 107,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,205.45/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.88

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