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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.37, 510.76 and 203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.37, 510.76 and 203.54 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.37 : 510.76 = 203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.37/510.76 = 203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.37x = 510.76 × 203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.37x = 103,960.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,960.09/340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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