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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.90, 513.81 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.90, 513.81 and 203.85 is: 305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.90 : 513.81 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.90/513.81 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.90x = 513.81 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.90x = 104,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,740.17/342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.45

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