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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 511.41 and 219.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 511.41 and 219.07 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 511.41 = 219.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/511.41 = 219.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 511.41 × 219.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 112,034.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,034.59/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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