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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.60, 512.10 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.60, 512.10 and 204.70 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.60 : 512.10 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.60/512.10 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.60x = 512.10 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.60x = 104,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,826.87/341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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