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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.65, 511.43 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.65, 511.43 and 224.92 is: 337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.65 : 511.43 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.65/511.43 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.65x = 511.43 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.65x = 115,028.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,028.43/340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.67

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