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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.30, 510.25 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.30, 510.25 and 203.26 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.30 : 510.25 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.30/510.25 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.30x = 510.25 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.30x = 103,712.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,712.97/340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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