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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 512.64 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 512.64 and 204.20 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 512.64 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/512.64 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 512.64 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 104,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,681.09/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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