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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.38, 510.54 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.38, 510.54 and 202.98 is: 304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.38 : 510.54 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.38/510.54 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.38x = 510.54 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.38x = 103,629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,629.41/340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.45

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