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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 511.10 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 511.10 and 203.68 is: 305.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 511.10 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/511.10 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 511.10 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 104,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,100.85/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.53

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