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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.28, 510.68 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.28, 510.68 and 202.91 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.28 : 510.68 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.28/510.68 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.28x = 510.68 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.28x = 103,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,619.46/340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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