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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.95, 511.16 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.95, 511.16 and 218.97 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.95 : 511.16 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.95/511.16 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.95x = 511.16 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.95x = 111,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,928.71/340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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