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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 511.14 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 511.14 and 219.20 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 511.14 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/511.14 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 511.14 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 112,041.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,041.89/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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