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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.85, 514.86 and 206.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.85, 514.86 and 206.71 is: 309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.85 : 514.86 = 206.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.85/514.86 = 206.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.85x = 514.86 × 206.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.85x = 106,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,423.10/343.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.50

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