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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 511.40 and 225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 511.40 and 225.37 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 511.40 = 225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/511.40 = 225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 511.40 × 225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 115,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,254.22/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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