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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 512.78 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 512.78 and 204.84 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 512.78 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/512.78 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 512.78 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 105,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,036.83/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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