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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.94, 510.15 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.94, 510.15 and 203.14 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.94 : 510.15 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.94/510.15 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.94x = 510.15 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.94x = 103,631.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,631.87/339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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