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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 510.64 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 510.64 and 225.12 is: 337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 510.64 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/510.64 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 510.64 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 114,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,955.28/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.43

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