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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 511.84 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 511.84 and 210.82 is: 316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 511.84 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/511.84 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 511.84 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 107,905.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,905.09/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.70

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