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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.84, 510.74 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.84, 510.74 and 203.56 is: 305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.84 : 510.74 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.84/510.74 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.84x = 510.74 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.84x = 103,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,966.23/340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.03

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