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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.01, 514.72 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.01, 514.72 and 204.68 is: 306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.01 : 514.72 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.01/514.72 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.01x = 514.72 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.01x = 105,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,350.57/344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.25

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