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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 509.90 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 509.90 and 203.31 is: 304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 509.90 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/509.90 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 509.90 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 103,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,666.75/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.72

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