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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.30, 511.08 and 203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.30, 511.08 and 203.62 is: 305.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.30 : 511.08 = 203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.30/511.08 = 203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.30x = 511.08 × 203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.30x = 104,066.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,066.11/340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.81

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