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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.49, 511.04 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.49, 511.04 and 135.46 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.49 : 511.04 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.49/511.04 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.49x = 511.04 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.49x = 69,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,226.46/340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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