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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.33, 511.79 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.33, 511.79 and 204.35 is: 306.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.33 : 511.79 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.33/511.79 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.33x = 511.79 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.33x = 104,580.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,580.71/341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.40

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