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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.99, 510.61 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.99, 510.61 and 225.08 is: 337.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.99 : 510.61 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.99/510.61 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.99x = 510.61 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.99x = 114,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,924.98/340.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.04

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