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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 511.58 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 511.58 and 135.84 is: 203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 511.58 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/511.58 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 511.58 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 69,493.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,493.03/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.61

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