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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.12, 516.33 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.12, 516.33 and 207.41 is: 311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.12 : 516.33 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.12/516.33 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.12x = 516.33 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.12x = 107,089.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,089.42/344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.20

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