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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 511.35 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 511.35 and 225.14 is: 337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 511.35 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/511.35 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 511.35 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 115,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,125.34/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.88

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