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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.29, 510.42 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.29, 510.42 and 203.16 is: 304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.29 : 510.42 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.29/510.42 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.29x = 510.42 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.29x = 103,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,696.93/340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.73

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