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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.82, 511.36 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.82, 511.36 and 203.96 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.82 : 511.36 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.82/511.36 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.82x = 511.36 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.82x = 104,297.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,297.25/340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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