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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341, 511.14 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341, 511.14 and 204.08 is: 305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341 : 511.14 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341/511.14 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341x = 511.14 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341x = 104,313.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,313.45/341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.90

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