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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.67, 511.16 and 210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.67, 511.16 and 210.87 is: 316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.67 : 511.16 = 210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.67/511.16 = 210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.67x = 511.16 × 210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.67x = 107,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,787.25/340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.40

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