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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 511.14 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 511.14 and 203.20 is: 305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 511.14 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/511.14 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 511.14 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 103,863.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,863.65/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.37

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