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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 509.78 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 509.78 and 203.18 is: 304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 509.78 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/509.78 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 509.78 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 103,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,573.54/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.21

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