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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.33, 510.32 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.33, 510.32 and 203.64 is: 305.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.33 : 510.32 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.33/510.32 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.33x = 510.32 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.33x = 103,921.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,921.56/340.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.36

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