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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.59, 511.19 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.59, 511.19 and 225.17 is: 337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.59 : 511.19 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.59/511.19 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.59x = 511.19 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.59x = 115,104.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,104.65/340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.96

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