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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.29, 512 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.29, 512 and 204.40 is: 306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.29 : 512 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.29/512 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.29x = 512 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.29x = 104,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,652.80/341.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.64

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