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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 512.88 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 512.88 and 205.84 is: 308.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 512.88 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/512.88 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 512.88 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 105,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,571.22/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.76

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