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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 509.87 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 509.87 and 224.66 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 509.87 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/509.87 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 509.87 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 114,543.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,543.72/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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