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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 509.92 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 509.92 and 224.64 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 509.92 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/509.92 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 509.92 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 114,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,548.43/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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