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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 511.40 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 511.40 and 204.11 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 511.40 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/511.40 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 511.40 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 104,381.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,381.85/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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