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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.85, 510.26 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.85, 510.26 and 210.43 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.85 : 510.26 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.85/510.26 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.85x = 510.26 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.85x = 107,371.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,371.28/340.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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