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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 512.66 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 512.66 and 204.66 is: 307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 512.66 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/512.66 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 512.66 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 104,921.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,921.51/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.13

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