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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 511.39 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 511.39 and 203.79 is: 306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 511.39 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/511.39 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 511.39 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 104,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,216.17/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.10

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