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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 510.47 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 510.47 and 203.50 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 510.47 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/510.47 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 510.47 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 103,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,879.59/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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