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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.66, 510.56 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.66, 510.56 and 210.24 is: 315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.66 : 510.56 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.66/510.56 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.66x = 510.56 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.66x = 107,340.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,340.13/340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.09

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