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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 510.60 and 203.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 510.60 and 203.64 is: 305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 510.60 = 203.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/510.60 = 203.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 510.60 × 203.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 103,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,978.58/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.32

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