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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.80, 512.88 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.80, 512.88 and 205.12 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.80 : 512.88 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.80/512.88 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.80x = 512.88 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.80x = 105,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,201.95/341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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