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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.56, 511.39 and 204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.56, 511.39 and 204.13 is: 305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.56 : 511.39 = 204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.56/511.39 = 204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.56x = 511.39 × 204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.56x = 104,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,390.04/341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.63

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