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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.90, 511.20 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.90, 511.20 and 204.04 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.90 : 511.20 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.90/511.20 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.90x = 511.20 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.90x = 104,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,305.25/340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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