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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 510.08 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 510.08 and 218.48 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 510.08 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/510.08 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 510.08 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 111,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,438.64/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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