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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 510.88 and 210.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 510.88 and 210.64 is: 315.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 510.88 = 210.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/510.88 = 210.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 510.88 × 210.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 107,611.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,611.76/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.87

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