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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 510.96 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 510.96 and 204.56 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 510.96 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/510.96 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 510.96 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 104,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,520.96/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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