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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.13, 516.46 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.13, 516.46 and 199.95 is: 300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.13 : 516.46 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.13/516.46 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.13x = 516.46 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.13x = 103,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,266.18/344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.08

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