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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.83, 511.03 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.83, 511.03 and 225.33 is: 337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.83 : 511.03 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.83/511.03 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.83x = 511.03 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.83x = 115,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,150.39/340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.85

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