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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 511.23 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 511.23 and 204.11 is: 305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 511.23 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/511.23 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 511.23 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 104,344.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,344.60/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.69

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