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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 511.38 and 210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 511.38 and 210.76 is: 316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 511.38 = 210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/511.38 = 210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 511.38 × 210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 107,778.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,778.45/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.10

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