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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 511.02 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 511.02 and 203.94 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 511.02 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/511.02 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 511.02 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 104,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,217.42/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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