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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 516.18 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 516.18 and 199.64 is: 299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 516.18 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/516.18 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 516.18 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 103,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,050.18/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.51

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