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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.65, 511.80 and 204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.65, 511.80 and 204.28 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.65 : 511.80 = 204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.65/511.80 = 204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.65x = 511.80 × 204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.65x = 104,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,550.50/341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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