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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.83, 511.76 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.83, 511.76 and 219.86 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.83 : 511.76 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.83/511.76 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.83x = 511.76 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.83x = 112,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,511.90/340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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