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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.53, 511.83 and 225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.53, 511.83 and 225.37 is: 338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.53 : 511.83 = 225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.53/511.83 = 225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.53x = 511.83 × 225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.53x = 115,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,351.13/340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.74

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