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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.61, 511.43 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.61, 511.43 and 204.26 is: 306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.61 : 511.43 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.61/511.43 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.61x = 511.43 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.61x = 104,462.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,462.26/340.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.70

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