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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.95, 510.48 and 218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.95, 510.48 and 218.91 is: 327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.95 : 510.48 = 218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.95/510.48 = 218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.95x = 510.48 × 218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.95x = 111,749.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,749.18/340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.76

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