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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.56, 512.36 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.56, 512.36 and 205.48 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.56 : 512.36 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.56/512.36 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.56x = 512.36 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.56x = 105,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,280.12/341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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