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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.66, 512.48 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.66, 512.48 and 203.79 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.66 : 512.48 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.66/512.48 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.66x = 512.48 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.66x = 104,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,434.72/341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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