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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.65, 511.07 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.65, 511.07 and 203.49 is: 305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.65 : 511.07 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.65/511.07 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.65x = 511.07 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.65x = 103,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,996.62/340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.29

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