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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.78, 511.44 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.78, 511.44 and 204.70 is: 306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.78 : 511.44 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.78/511.44 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.78x = 511.44 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.78x = 104,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,691.77/341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.31

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