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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 511.85 and 213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 511.85 and 213.42 is: 320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 511.85 = 213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/511.85 = 213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 511.85 × 213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 109,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,239.03/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.48

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