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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 510.72 and 201.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 510.72 and 201.90 is: 302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 510.72 = 201.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/510.72 = 201.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 510.72 × 201.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 103,114.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,114.37/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.25

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