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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.55, 510.82 and 210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.55, 510.82 and 210.58 is: 315.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.55 : 510.82 = 210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.55/510.82 = 210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.55x = 510.82 × 210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.55x = 107,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,568.48/340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.87

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