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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.86, 510.48 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.86, 510.48 and 203.18 is: 305.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.86 : 510.48 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.86/510.48 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.86x = 510.48 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.86x = 103,716.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,716.77/339.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.17

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