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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.84, 511.38 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.84, 511.38 and 219.32 is: 329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.84 : 511.38 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.84/511.38 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.84x = 511.38 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.84x = 112,155.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,155.86/340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.06

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