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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 511.68 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 511.68 and 203.80 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 511.68 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/511.68 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 511.68 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 104,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,280.38/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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