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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.69, 511.11 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.69, 511.11 and 204.39 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.69 : 511.11 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.69/511.11 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.69x = 511.11 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.69x = 104,465.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,465.77/341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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