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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 511.92 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 511.92 and 331.70 is: 498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 511.92 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/511.92 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 511.92 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 169,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,801.30/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.23

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