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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.09, 513.95 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.09, 513.95 and 205.71 is: 308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.09 : 513.95 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.09/513.95 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.09x = 513.95 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.09x = 105,726.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,726.04/343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.16

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