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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.69, 510.87 and 203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.69, 510.87 and 203.80 is: 305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.69 : 510.87 = 203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.69/510.87 = 203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.69x = 510.87 × 203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.69x = 104,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,112.75/340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.60

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