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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.77, 514.36 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.77, 514.36 and 204.44 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.77 : 514.36 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.77/514.36 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.77x = 514.36 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.77x = 105,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,154.45/343.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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