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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.94, 511.60 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.94, 511.60 and 204.04 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.94 : 511.60 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.94/511.60 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.94x = 511.60 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.94x = 104,386.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,386.86/340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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