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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.18, 515.48 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.18, 515.48 and 207.06 is: 310.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.18 : 515.48 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.18/515.48 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.18x = 515.48 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.18x = 106,737.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,737.83/344.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.12

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