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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.53, 509.63 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.53, 509.63 and 210.48 is: 315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.53 : 509.63 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.53/509.63 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.53x = 509.63 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.53x = 107,265.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,265.87/340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.00

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