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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.49, 511.31 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.49, 511.31 and 211.26 is: 317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.49 : 511.31 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.49/511.31 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.49x = 511.31 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.49x = 108,018.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,018.29/340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.25

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