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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 511.05 and 218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 511.05 and 218.86 is: 328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 511.05 = 218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/511.05 = 218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 511.05 × 218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 111,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,848.40/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.44

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