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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 510.99 and 203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 510.99 and 203.66 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 510.99 = 203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/510.99 = 203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 510.99 × 203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 104,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,068.22/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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