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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 512.06 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 512.06 and 204.93 is: 306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 512.06 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/512.06 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 512.06 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 104,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,935.43/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.99

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