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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 510.53 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 510.53 and 203.67 is: 304.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 510.53 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/510.53 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 510.53 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 103,979.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,979.65/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.96

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