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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.10, 511.47 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.10, 511.47 and 204.30 is: 306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.10 : 511.47 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.10/511.47 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.10x = 511.47 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.10x = 104,493.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,493.32/341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.34

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