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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 511.70 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 511.70 and 204.22 is: 306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 511.70 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/511.70 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 511.70 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 104,499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,499.37/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.33

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