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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.53, 511.20 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.53, 511.20 and 204.45 is: 306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.53 : 511.20 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.53/511.20 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.53x = 511.20 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.53x = 104,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,514.84/340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.92

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