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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 510.38 and 145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 510.38 and 145.31 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 510.38 = 145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/510.38 = 145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 510.38 × 145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 74,163.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,163.46/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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