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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 516.21 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 516.21 and 198.02 is: 297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 516.21 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/516.21 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 516.21 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 102,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,219.90/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.06

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