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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 510.35 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 510.35 and 218.92 is: 327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 510.35 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/510.35 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 510.35 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 111,724.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,724.41/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.72

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