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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 511.35 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 511.35 and 204 is: 306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 511.35 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/511.35 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 511.35 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 104,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,315.40/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.09

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