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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.65, 511.20 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.65, 511.20 and 203.94 is: 306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.65 : 511.20 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.65/511.20 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.65x = 511.20 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.65x = 104,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,254.13/340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.04

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