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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.67, 510.07 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.67, 510.07 and 218.56 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.67 : 510.07 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.67/510.07 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.67x = 510.07 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.67x = 111,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,480.90/340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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