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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.17, 515.73 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.17, 515.73 and 207.49 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.17 : 515.73 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.17/515.73 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.17x = 515.73 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.17x = 107,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,008.82/344.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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