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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.25, 510.57 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.25, 510.57 and 203.76 is: 305.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.25 : 510.57 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.25/510.57 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.25x = 510.57 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.25x = 104,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,033.74/340.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.76

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