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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.40, 510.83 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.40, 510.83 and 201.66 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.40 : 510.83 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.40/510.83 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.40x = 510.83 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.40x = 103,012.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,012.97/340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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