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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.91, 512.33 and 204.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.91, 512.33 and 204.79 is: 306.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.91 : 512.33 = 204.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.91/512.33 = 204.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.91x = 512.33 × 204.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.91x = 104,917.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,917.76/341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.86

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