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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 516.38 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 516.38 and 207.27 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 516.38 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/516.38 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 516.38 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 107,029.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,029.05/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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