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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.57, 512.32 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.57, 512.32 and 204.51 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.57 : 512.32 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.57/512.32 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.57x = 512.32 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.57x = 104,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,776.72/341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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