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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 510.57 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 510.57 and 218.93 is: 328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 510.57 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/510.57 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 510.57 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 111,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,776.54/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.16

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