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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.18, 515 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.18, 515 and 207.32 is: 310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.18 : 515 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.18/515 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.18x = 515 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.18x = 106,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,769.80/344.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.22

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