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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 510.11 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 510.11 and 218.66 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 510.11 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/510.11 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 510.11 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 111,539.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,539.56/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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