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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.84, 511.08 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.84, 511.08 and 212.68 is: 318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.84 : 511.08 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.84/511.08 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.84x = 511.08 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.84x = 108,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,696.49/340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.91

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