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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.87, 510.49 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.87, 510.49 and 203.19 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.87 : 510.49 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.87/510.49 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.87x = 510.49 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.87x = 103,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,724.80/339.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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