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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.49, 509.86 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.49, 509.86 and 224.58 is: 336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.49 : 509.86 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.49/509.86 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.49x = 509.86 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.49x = 114,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,501.96/340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.29

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