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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 510.98 and 210.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 510.98 and 210.71 is: 316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 510.98 = 210.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/510.98 = 210.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 510.98 × 210.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 107,664.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,664.99/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.09

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