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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.33, 511.82 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.33, 511.82 and 204.64 is: 306.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.33 : 511.82 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.33/511.82 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.33x = 511.82 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.33x = 104,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,738.84/341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.86

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