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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.23, 511.98 and 204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.23, 511.98 and 204.34 is: 306.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.23 : 511.98 = 204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.23/511.98 = 204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.23x = 511.98 × 204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.23x = 104,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,617.99/341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.59

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