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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.90, 512.14 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.90, 512.14 and 219.40 is: 329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.90 : 512.14 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.90/512.14 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.90x = 512.14 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.90x = 112,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,363.52/340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.61

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