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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.72, 512.49 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.72, 512.49 and 204.66 is: 306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.72 : 512.49 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.72/512.49 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.72x = 512.49 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.72x = 104,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,886.20/341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.94

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