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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 510.47 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 510.47 and 210.50 is: 315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 510.47 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/510.47 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 510.47 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 107,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,450.33/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.23

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