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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.57, 511.13 and 218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.57, 511.13 and 218.67 is: 328.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.57 : 511.13 = 218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.57/511.13 = 218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.57x = 511.13 × 218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.57x = 111,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,768.80/340.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.18

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