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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 510.72 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 510.72 and 218.40 is: 327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 510.72 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/510.72 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 510.72 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 111,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,541.25/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.56

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