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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.18, 510.34 and 203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.18, 510.34 and 203.06 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.18 : 510.34 = 203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.18/510.34 = 203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.18x = 510.34 × 203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.18x = 103,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,629.64/340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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