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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.08, 516.30 and 200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.08, 516.30 and 200.08 is: 300.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.08 : 516.30 = 200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.08/516.30 = 200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.08x = 516.30 × 200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.08x = 103,301.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,301.30/344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.22

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