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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 515.70 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 515.70 and 207.05 is: 310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 515.70 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/515.70 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 515.70 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 106,773.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,773.11/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.24

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