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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 511.56 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 511.56 and 218.61 is: 328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 511.56 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/511.56 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 511.56 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 111,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,832.13/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.20

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