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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 511.06 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 511.06 and 225.12 is: 337.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 511.06 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/511.06 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 511.06 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 115,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,049.83/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.63

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