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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.08, 516.18 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.08, 516.18 and 207.16 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.08 : 516.18 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.08/516.18 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.08x = 516.18 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.08x = 106,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,931.85/344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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