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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.58, 514.92 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.58, 514.92 and 206.69 is: 309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.58 : 514.92 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.58/514.92 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.58x = 514.92 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.58x = 106,428.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,428.81/343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.76

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