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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 511.32 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 511.32 and 203.94 is: 305.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 511.32 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/511.32 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 511.32 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 104,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,278.60/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.98

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