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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 510.12 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 510.12 and 224.98 is: 336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 510.12 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/510.12 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 510.12 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 114,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,766.80/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.76

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