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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 510.30 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 510.30 and 203.40 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 510.30 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/510.30 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 510.30 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 103,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,795.02/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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