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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.01, 516.14 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.01, 516.14 and 207.15 is: 310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.01 : 516.14 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.01/516.14 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.01x = 516.14 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.01x = 106,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,915.82/344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.80

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