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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 510.43 and 203.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 510.43 and 203.15 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 510.43 = 203.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/510.43 = 203.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 510.43 × 203.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 103,691.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,691.30/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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