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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 509.29 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 509.29 and 203.18 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 509.29 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/509.29 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 509.29 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 103,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,474.49/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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