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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.93, 509.95 and 210.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.93, 509.95 and 210.61 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.93 : 509.95 = 210.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.93/509.95 = 210.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.93x = 509.95 × 210.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.93x = 107,400.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,400.57/340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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