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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.77, 510.85 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.77, 510.85 and 204.08 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.77 : 510.85 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.77/510.85 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.77x = 510.85 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.77x = 104,253.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,253.25/340.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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